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Charter Revision Board reviews outreach plan, frames survey on possible government changes
Summary
The Fort Lauderdale Charter Revision Board reviewed draft outreach text and a proposed resident survey to gather public input on possible charter amendments — including an alternate form of government, city manager residency, staggered elections and public‑land rules — and asked staff to revise language and bring back proposed survey questions.
Ashley (Staff member) presented a draft communications plan and sample webpage text intended to inform residents about potential charter amendments and gather public input.
The board spent substantial time editing wording and tone to avoid implying that changes were formally proposed. Ashley said, “Your city, your charter, your vote,” and explained that the board’s role was to collect resident feedback on items the City Commission had asked the Charter Revision Board to review.
The draft focused on four topics the board will test with…
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